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AF51 MLU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 MLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,587 miles

n/s headlamp pattern only just visible on beam tester

o/s/r tyre is low & heavily worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s headlamp pattern only just visible on beam tester

o/s/r tyre is low & heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,209 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,079 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel becoming high

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AF51 MLU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 MLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 MLU registered?

AF51 MLU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is AF51 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 MLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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